Sharing Noah's Pudding in the Community
To observe the tradition that celebrates the landing of Noah's Ark, volunteers of Foundation for Inter-Cultural Dialogue (FID) prepared a sweet dish called "Noah's Pudding" and shared it with the members of Tucson Church Communities
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Women’s league
Foundation for Inter-Cultural Dialogue’s Women’s League has been established and active since July 2008. Women have significant role in the family and in the society. We believe that by creating friendship bonds and appreciating the cultural and religious differences, we can overcome prejudices originated from absence of communication. Since July 2008 FID Women’s league have organized dinners, picnics, cooking classes and visits to nursing homes. Please follow the link to see more…
The Annual Dialogue and Friendship Dinner 2008
The Annual Dialogue and Friendship Dinner 2008 was held at Student Memorial Union Ct., North Ballroom. The event was a huge success. It was hosted by Dan Marries, KOLD News 13. Prof. John Olsen was the keynote speaker and Rabbi Thomas Louchheim, Sr. Karen Berry, Basheer Shahin and Rev. Elwood McDowell made speeches about the importance of dialogue and friendship. A traditional art of Ebru/ Water marbling performance was presented with the recital of a Turkish acoustic instrument Kanun, at the end of the program. The closing remark was made by Special Agent in Charge, John Lewis.
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Legendary Whirling Dervishes presented by FID.
“Whirling World: A Mystical Performance by the Whirling Dervishes of Rumi and a Classical Sufi Music Concert" took place in UApresents/Centennial Hall on April 7, 2007.
As UNESCO designates the year of 2007 to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the birth of Mawlana Jalaluddin Rumi, the Foundation for Inter-Cultural Dialogue brought one of the wonders of Turkey to Tucson: “The Legendary Whirling Dervishes of Rumi”. The ceremony, filled with music and dance, was a rare opportunity to experience a mesmerizing seven-century old ritual.
For more information about“The Legendary Whirling Dervishes of Rumi” go to www.whirlingworld.org
Pacifica Institute: An Unforgettable trip to Turkey since 2005
Some comments from participants of 2008 trip to Turkey:
Turkish people are the most gracious and generous hosts. In every corner of the country we were met with such traditional hospitality… Thank you for opening my eyes again…
Dan Marries, KOLD News 13
We were really impressed by the hospitality and good will of the people we met. Turkey is extending hospitality to everyone visiting it.
Drs. Paul and Susan Fish, Professor of Anthropolgy UofA
My wife and I were very fortunate to be in the trip. It was a fabulous experience…. It has given me a lot to talk about in my classes.
Dr. Celestino Fernandez, Professor of Sociology UofA
Having the opportunity to come here myself and see things that I've studied and seen pictures of in books for 30 years is really an emotional lift. We're within 100 miles of the first transition from people moving away from hunting and gathering to settle down in the little villages and that's the first steps towards cities, right?
Dr. John Olsen, Professor of Anthropolgy UofA
Some comments from participants of previous trips to Turkey:
This was the trip of a lifetime! All of the persons who are involved in the movement inspired by Fethulah Gulen have more than shown a genuine love and hospitality that is without a doubt rooted in their relationship with God.
Rev. Elwood J. McDowell - Trinity Missionary Baptist Church
We enjoyed immensely the profound hospitality and magnificence of Turkey and its people. Every where we went was spectacular. The people were adorable.
Rev. Joseph Nietlong
The trip was fabulous. It couldn't have been better. Everyone did a wonderful job of showing, explaining, attending to our needs that emerged, introducing us to so many nice people, and just interacting with us with such kindness.
Rev. Ron Rude, Campus Lutheran Ministry
This trip was a trip in a "lifetime" for me and I am forever grateful to you and the Foundation for allowing me to be a part of such a wonderful experience.
Shirley McDowell
